The Jeffersons (1975–1985) 7.2
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants. |
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The Jeffersons (1975–1985) 7.2
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants. |
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| Isabel Sanford | ... |
Louise Jefferson
(253 episodes, 1975-1985)
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| Sherman Hemsley | ... |
George Jefferson
(253 episodes, 1975-1985)
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| Marla Gibbs | ... |
Florence Johnston
(207 episodes, 1975-1985)
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| Roxie Roker | ... |
Helen Willis
(194 episodes, 1975-1985)
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| Franklin Cover | ... |
Tom Willis
(187 episodes, 1975-1985)
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| Paul Benedict | ... |
Harry Bentley
(145 episodes, 1975-1985)
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"The Jeffersons" was perhaps the most-successful spinoff series to "All in the Family." George Jefferson was the black version of Archie Bunker in many respects, both were loud-mouthed, opinionated and set in their bigoted ways. By 1975, Jefferson's fledging dry-cleaning business, Jefferson Cleaners, had successfully grown into a small chain; his newfound wealth led to moving his family to a "deluxe apartment in the sky" in Manhattan. His family included his wife, Louise, a level-headed and open-minded woman who often had to scold George when his mouth got him into trouble; and Lionel, an engineering major at a local college. He especially disliked Tom and Helen Willis, a mixed couple (he was white, she was black) whose daughter, Jenny, was dating and later married Lionel; Florence, his sharp-tongued maid; and Harry Bentley, the esoteric Englishman who lived next door. George often flaunted his wealth and displayed rude, arrogant, bigoted behavior; however, he often found that money ... Written by Brian Rathjen <briguy_52732@yahoo.com>
This was a great sitcom. The show had great writing and great actors/actresses to perform it. Above everyone else, Sherman Hemsley was the funniest. With all these characters and great writing, could anyone be surprised that this show lasted for ten years? I would think not.